Teaching Assistant Substitute

Description

We are Partners in Child Development, a nonprofit human services organization that has provided individualized educational and therapeutic programming to children and supported their families for over fifty years. We celebrate our foundational and meaningful past while looking toward a bright future of growth and furthering our mission “Nurturing the growth and potential of EVERY child” through innovation, professional development, new therapeutic approaches, and additional programming.

The Anderson School, our oldest program, supports students ages 3-12 with multiple disabilities, multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delays, and complex medical needs The school, located in Andover, MA is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and follows the school calendar, including holidays and closing periods. Interested candidates should be available at least two to five days per week.

The Job

The Teaching Assistant Substitute is a great entry level position providing the opportunity to work with a team of experienced, caring, and dedicated educators and gain valuable experience and skills. This position will work as the need arises to cover days normally worked by another nurse. The school is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm M-F and follows a school calendar, including holidays and closing periods. Interested candidates should be available at least two to five days per week.

The Teaching Assistant Substitute works in a small classroom assisting our special education teachers and school therapists with implementation of IEP goals and objectives, as well as helping with classroom activities and maintaining a clean and neat classroom environment. This position will support the physical and minimal health needs of our students which may include lifting, positioning, seating, feeding, toileting/diapering, and mobility.

Creativity, flexibility, and ability to multi-task are key skills for this role. Candidates should be comfortable working in a team environment with the ability to both take initiative and direction as needed.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: https://mypcd.org/careers/.

Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent. Training or coursework in special education is desired.

· Demonstrated ability and interest in working with students ages 3 to 12 in a special education classroom setting.

· Experience with young children with significant special needs preferred.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Suitable background check.

· Mostly active - must be able to sit, bend, kneel and lift 25 lbs.